Ageism, gender bias, and stigma associated with experience continue to shape career paths in the advertising and marketing industry, highlighted by the 50 Over Fifty awards recognizing industry professionals for their ongoing impact and leadership. Atifa Silk, Haymarket Media’s managing director for Asia, reflects on her 20-year career, emphasizing the evolving expectations of leadership towards empathy and authenticity. Media’s role in perpetuating ageism is acknowledged, with a call to leverage it as a force for change by showcasing diverse voices and challenging stereotypes within the industry.
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Zachary Lim to helm IPG Mediabrands Singapore after Wavemaker stint | News
Zachary Lim, a media industry veteran, has been named head of IPG Mediabrands Singapore following his departure from Wavemaker. Reporting to Leigh Terry, CEO of IPG Mediabrands APAC, Lim will lead UM and Initiative agencies, bringing his expertise in integrated marketing and agency leadership to the role. His appointment comes after the exits of James Smyllie and Kasper Aakerlund, with Terry expressing confidence in Lim's ability to drive client success and elevate operations in Singapore....
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